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  • Dropping Classes - Avoid the W
    Dropping classes: To W or not to W?
    With deadlines looming, it can be stressful to consider what classes you will continue this semester and which you will drop. But the bigger question is, if you miss the deadline for dropping classes, how will a "W" on your transcript effect you?
  • First Job out of College
    Helpful Tips and Advice for Your First Job Out of College
    Though there are many elements of your first post-college job that will be learned “on the job”, the following tips will help you ensure a successful work experience. Read on to find out how to make the most of your first job out of college!
  • Applying to Graduate
    Applying to Graduate: What Every Student Should Know
    This is it—you’re at the final stretch, so close to graduation you can nearly feel the ceremonial cap on your head. All of your hard work is about to pay off, as the years of studying have prepared you to advance toward a future of new opportunities. With that being said, just because you’re nearing graduation doesn’t mean you can let off the gas.
  • 2019 New Year's Resolutions - Healthy Spending Habits
    2019 New Year's Resolution: Healthy Spending Habits
    To keep your budget balanced into 2019 and beyond, we’ve compiled this list of healthy spending habits that can help you to save money in the new year.
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    Student Survival Guide to Finals
    We’ve compiled this Student Survival Guide to Finals to help you navigate the finals week in a way that keeps your spirits and your test scores afloat. Let’s look at some tips for staying alive during finals...
  • 5-Tricks-for-Saving-Money-During-the-Holidays
    5 Tricks for Saving Money During the Holidays
    Between all the gifts for loved ones and the costs incurred to go visit them, it’s easy for our budgets to feel the crunch of the holiday season. Let’s look at some of the ways you can save money during the holidays, so you can afford to stay on track while the celebrations are underway.
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    Why It's Important to Stick to a Budget During Midterms and Finals
    If you can stick to your budget under the stress of finals and midterms, you’ll be prepared to face future challenges in life with a level head. Let’s look at why sticking to a budget is so important during crunch time and check out some tips on how to stay on track when classes get tough.
  • Last-Minute Options for Filling Your College Funding Gap
    There can be many uncertain factors that prevent us from securing all our college funding. If you find that you need to secure funds right before school starts, you don’t have to go about it alone. This guide, along with our other helpful blog posts, will help you explore the options you have to secure that last-minute funding for college.
  • Back to School: Planning for the Year Ahead
    Once you have the budgeting ball rolling, it’s much easier to keep it going, but you’ll still have to work through the occasional bump in the road. We’ll explore some of the mental and financial challenges the school year can present, and ways to overcome these obstacles. By building upon your previous budgeting and planning knowledge, you’ll be well-equipped to take on whatever challenges you may face on the path to higher education.
  • 7 Budgeting Tips for the School Year
    The price of college can go beyond just tuition—living expenses and additional school costs can really add up. Quickly. This is why brushing up on some financial education tools can go a very long way when it comes to managing your college-related expenses.
  • 5 Tips on How to Have a Productive Summer
    You can still have a fun summer break while staying productive! Read our tips on how to have a productive summer without compromising your down time.
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